Property and Conveyancing
Our Expertise
Carneys’ property and development team has extensive experience in all aspects of property law. Our team works closely with clients and provides the most practical legal advice specifically tailored to our clients’ needs. We provide services to a range of private clients from first home buyers to experienced investors as well as commercial clients including property developers, investment funds and hotel groups.
Since 1964 Carneys’ property and conveyancing lawyers have acted for tens of thousands of individuals and private companies on the sale and purchase of residential and commercial properties in New South Wales. In particular, Carneys are recognised as pre-eminent experts in the area of leasehold residential property transactions.
Our expertise includes advising in respect of complex refinances, loan documents, caveat applications and other security agreements. Carneys’ property lawyers regularly advise clients in relation to the registration and discharge of mortgages and caveats, and disputes arising out of those matters.
The Carneys property team are renowned for their rapid responsiveness, being effective negotiators and their attention to detail.
“Wally and the team have acted for me for over 30 years on a variety of sales and purchases from my first one-bedroom apartment in Potts Point, to a number of commercial investments. They are always available to look at a contract or give advice at a moment’s notice.”
“Carneys are quick, clear and get the job done. I couldn’t ask for a better team of property lawyers.”
Our Work
Acting for the purchaser of $25 million leasehold property in Bower Street, Manly.
Shareholder Dispute
Advising a private property developer on the acquisition of various premium sites in Sydney.
Shareholder Dispute
Advising a purchaser on their rights to rescind an executed contract for sale, and ultimately negotiating a successful outcome.
Shareholder Dispute
Acting for liquidators on the sale of multiple freehold hotels and commercial properties.
Shareholder Dispute
Services
Our services include:
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- Buying and selling property
- Advising on and preparing contracts for sale
- Advising on loan documents and mortgages
- Preparing and negotiating commercial leases
- Advising on disputes arising from leases and contracts for sale of property
- Advising on liquor and gaming licences connected with the sale of property
- Applications for liquor licences
- All matters related to strata schemes registered in New South Wales
- Neighbour disputes, including issues involving fences, trees, noise and smells
- Advising on easements, rights of way, restrictive covenants and other title affectations
Nathan Wrench
partner
Specialises in Property and Civil Dispute Matters
Grace Drinan
paralegal
Experienced in conveyancing administration
Arthur Carney
PARTNER
Leader of the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution team
Arthur Carney
PARTNER
Leader of the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution team
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Laws University of Sydney
Master of Laws
London School of Economics and Political Science
ACCREDITATIONS
Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation
- t. (02) 8226 5555
- e. acarney@carneys.com.au
Arthur leads the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution team and has extensive experience in the New South Wales Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court and High Court. He was admitted to practice as a lawyer in 1977. In November 1984, he was admitted to the degree of Master of Laws by the London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London).
In September 1995 Arthur was certified as an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation by the Law Society of New South Wales. There are 101 Accredited Specialists in the field of Commercial Litigation, selected from over 32,000 legal practitioners in New South Wales. He is the Chairman of the Law Society Specialist Accreditation Commercial Litigation Committee. This Committee sets and marks the examination and assessment process for lawyers seeking specialist accreditation in the field of commercial litigation.
Arthur’s areas of practice include:
- Contractual Disputes
- Corporations – Directors & Officers Duties and Liabilities
- Corporate Recovery & Insolvency
- Property Disputes
- Trade Practices
- Class Actions
- Insurance and Common Law Litigation
- Wills and Succession Act Disputes
- Mediation
- Arthur has extensive skills in the organisation and management of large and complex litigation.
In December 1998 Arthur was appointed as a District Court Arbitrator and in 2008 he was appointed by the Supreme Court of NSW to the panel of solicitors supervising Anton Piller Search Orders. He served on the Law Society of NSW Professional Conduct Committee for 10 years.
Nathan Wrench
PARTNER
Specialises in Property and Civil Dispute Matters. Experienced in Commercial Transactions
Nathan Wrench
Partner
Nathan is a solicitor in the Property practice group.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
University of New South Wales
Law Society of New South Wales Practising Certificate no. 99315
College of Law
- strata disputes;
- contractual disputes;
- conveyancing;
- mortgage law (lenders and debtors);
- business law (purchase and sale of business);
- construction law;
- wills, probate and estate administration; and
- commercial litigation.
Stephen Titus
Special Counsel
Specialises in Commercial Litigation and Commercial Work
Stephen Titus
Partner
Stephen has been qualified for over 30 years and specializes in commercial litigation and commercial work.
QUALIFICATIONS
SAB 1978 –University of Sydney
ACCREDITATIONS
Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation
Stephen’s practice includes a broad equity and commercial practice acting for Plaintiffs and Defendants in courts and tribunals where he often appears as advocate and otherwise engages very good counsel to act for clients.
Stephen’s areas of practice include:
- Building & Strata Disputes
- Representing solicitors & barristers in consumer and disciplinary allegations and complaints by the Law Society, Bar Association and Legal Services Commissioner and in Tribunal proceedings against practitioners
- Contractual Disputes
- Trade Practices
- Insolvency & Debt Recovery
- Supreme Court Equity Actions
- Probate, Wills & Succession Act Disputes
- Professional Negligence Actions
- Defamation
- Commercial Advice and Drafting
- Common Law and Insurance Claims
- Acting for Councils in Debt Recovery and advice on commercial arrangements and disputes
Stephen will think outside of the square and consider alternatives to litigation with cost effective strategies. His strengths include focusing on the issues and evidence required, gathering that evidence, working with appropriate counsel, considering settlement or getting the best result from the litigation. Stephen joined Carney Lawyers in 2002. In October 2004 he was certified as an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation by the Law Society of New South Wales. He is a past Member of the Law Society Dispute Resolution Committee and Litigation Law and Practice Committee.
Stephen Titus
special counsel
Stephen has been qualified for over 30 years and specializes in commercial litigation and commercial work.
QUALIFICATIONS
SAB 1978 –University of Sydney
ACCREDITATIONS
Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation
Stephen’s practice includes a broad equity and commercial practice acting for Plaintiffs and Defendants in courts and tribunals where he often appears as advocate and otherwise engages very good counsel to act for clients.
Stephen’s areas of practice include:
- Building & Strata Disputes
- Representing solicitors & barristers in consumer and disciplinary allegations and complaints by the Law Society, Bar Association and Legal Services Commissioner and in Tribunal proceedings against practitioners
- Contractual Disputes
- Trade Practices
- Insolvency & Debt Recovery
- Supreme Court Equity Actions
- Probate, Wills & Succession Act Disputes
- Professional Negligence Actions
- Defamation
- Commercial Advice and Drafting
- Common Law and Insurance Claims
- Acting for Councils in Debt Recovery and advice on commercial arrangements and disputes
Stephen will think outside of the square and consider alternatives to litigation with cost effective strategies. His strengths include focusing on the issues and evidence required, gathering that evidence, working with appropriate counsel, considering settlement or getting the best result from the litigation. Stephen joined Carney Lawyers in 2002. In October 2004 he was certified as an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation by the Law Society of New South Wales. He is a past Member of the Law Society Dispute Resolution Committee and Litigation Law and Practice Committee.
Arthur Carney
PARTNER
Leader of the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution team
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Laws University of Sydney
Master of Laws
London School of Economics and Political Science
ACCREDITATIONS
Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation
- t. (02) 8226 5555
- e. acarney@carneys.com.au
Arthur leads the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution team and has extensive experience in the New South Wales Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court and High Court. He was admitted to practice as a lawyer in 1977. In November 1984, he was admitted to the degree of Master of Laws by the London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London).
In September 1995 Arthur was certified as an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation by the Law Society of New South Wales. There are 101 Accredited Specialists in the field of Commercial Litigation, selected from over 32,000 legal practitioners in New South Wales. He is the Chairman of the Law Society Specialist Accreditation Commercial Litigation Committee. This Committee sets and marks the examination and assessment process for lawyers seeking specialist accreditation in the field of commercial litigation.
Arthur’s areas of practice include:
- Contractual Disputes
- Corporations – Directors & Officers Duties and Liabilities
- Corporate Recovery & Insolvency
- Property Disputes
- Trade Practices
- Class Actions
- Insurance and Common Law Litigation
- Wills and Succession Act Disputes
- Mediation
- Arthur has extensive skills in the organisation and management of large and complex litigation.
In December 1998 Arthur was appointed as a District Court Arbitrator and in 2008 he was appointed by the Supreme Court of NSW to the panel of solicitors supervising Anton Piller Search Orders. He served on the Law Society of NSW Professional Conduct Committee for 10 years.
Nathan Wrench
PARTNER
Nathan is a solicitor in the Property practice group.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
University of New South Wales
Law Society of New South Wales Practising Certificate no. 99315
Nathan acts for clients in a range of property and civil dispute matters including:
- strata disputes;
- contractual disputes;
- conveyancing;
- mortgage law (lenders and debtors);
- business law (purchase and sale of business);
- construction law;
- wills, probate and estate administration; and
- commercial litigation.
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